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      07-05-2015, 08:25 AM   #1
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Getting some of the basic upgrades done to go from the family sedan to the sports car. Painted the factory grill blk but the chrome was showing through with rock chips. Replaced them with the double slat gloss from RW Carbon. 99% on fitment I would say. Cars a little dirty I know. Put on a trunk spoiler. Prepainted from Amazon. Com for $100. Perfect fitment and paint match. Got the shadowline matte vinyl to delete the chrome trim, door handles so far. And started wrapping the interior with Vvivid dark grey true R carbon. If you use this stuff be aware that the extra layer that makes it glossy also makes it less plyable. Used a hairdryer for the pass side trim but will pick up a heat gun for the rest. Again sorry for the pic quality, phone+sun glare+dirty car.I I'll post a console pic when I get the interior wrap complete.
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Looks awesome! Again...those white tail lights are growing on me!
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Going to have a local vinyl shop cover the taillights with a light tinted. Might be a while but I'll post a pic when I get them done.
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Going to have a local vinyl shop cover the taillights with a light tinted. Might be a while but I'll post a pic when I get them done.
I like the white lines as they are, really suit that colour as the light sections blend well but the darker sections provide some contrast.

I think a tint will make them stand out too much...
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You may be right. I can always do one and see how it looks. It's $60 a light.
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I like the white lines as they are, really suit that colour as the light sections blend well but the darker sections provide some contrast.

I think a tint will make them stand out too much...
It'll end up looking like blacked out tail lights I see on trucks, dodge chargers and 300's! Leave it white!
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